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Research Scientist

GEOGRAPHICAL REPORTING LOCATION:        Sanger, California

WORKING LOCATION:         Sanger, California

Description

Research related duties may include, but are not limited to:          

• Complete or manage study/trial activities according to protocol, GLP, SOP and Sponsor requirements. 
• May include protocol preparation, study set-up and conduct, electronic or paper field notebook entries, collection of raw data, Quality Assurance activities, reports and data submission.
• Maintain study data and facility records in organized manner
• Assure accurate and complete collection of study data and report timely to Sponsors
• Use and training of sponsor e-notebooks and other data collection hardware/software
• Participate in periodic GLP training
• Attend continuing education training for professional development to improve expertise in pesticide handling, pest management, and test system refinement
• Use of EASSM FTM, as required
• Supervision of field/office staff, as assigned
• Assure safe use and provide training of equipment, machinery and/or vehicles by facility personnel.
• Take reasonable steps to ensure that any designated subordinates are aware of, and observe, appropriate health and safety precautions associated with the job holder’s normal activities
• Travel will be required
• Other work-related tasks as assigned

Job Requirements:

• A successful candidate is self-motivated
• Has good communication skills
• Able to multitask and work efficiently in a team setting.
• Principal Field Investigator
• Study Director
• Project Manager
• Ability to complete and deliver research trials as assigned
• May assume the following roles:
• Able to work outside standard business hours, according to team/business workloads
• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, biology or relevant life sciences.
• A mixture of agricultural skills, laboratory practices, and farming operations is a plus.
• Must have Pesticide Applicator License.
• 3 – 5 years of experience in agricultural research is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Work involves standard laboratory and field settings, with ability to operate farm and laboratory equipment
• Aware of, and observe, appropriate health and safety precautions associated with one’s normal activities and ensure subordinates’ compliance as well
• Required to frequently stand; walk; and sit.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy items weighing 40 lbs or more.
• Assistance should be sought for weights over amount employee is physically able to carry

No Agency calls.  We will contact the most qualified candidates.

Eurofins MWG Operon is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and offers all of its employees a generous benefits package which includes Medical and Dental Insurance, and a 401(k) with a company match.

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Mail resume: Eurofins Scientific, 6100 Thornton Ave., Suite 220, Des Moines, IA 50321
To apply for either of these positions, resumes should be sent to employment@eurofinsus.com.